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Everlasting Gardener’s
Improving Your Herb
Know-How
Publisher: Joanie Lapic Volume Number 2
Issue Number 18 Date: September 16, 2009 |
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“Then God said, ‘I give you every
seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth
. . . And to . . . Everything that has the breath of life in it I give
every green plant for food.’”
Gen.1: 29,30
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If you have questions about any
information in these articles, or if you
need any supplies or products, please contact
Joanie Lapic, Everlasting Gardener
Phone -- 724-846-4787
e-mail --
joanie@everlastinggardener.com
Following this link to my website may also help you find what you are
looking for:
Herb
Specialist Joanie Lapic Everlasting Gardener
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IN THIS ISSUE:
~ EASIER to get products
~ Herbs Have a History of Effectiveness
(“Six Reasons” series)
~ Labor Day Drawing Winner
~ September SPECIAL
~ Herbal Highlight
~ Upcoming Classes
~ New Pocket Therapy
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NOW EASIER To Get
Products
It’s a “SNAP!” to order and receive your Everlasting Gardener
Pocket Therapies or any of Joanie’s other helpful herbal products.
1. Contact Joanie to let her know what you’d like.
2. She’ll e-mail or call you back to let you know the cost.
3. You send payment by Pay Pal or check.
4. Once Joanie receives payment, she sends out your order right away.
Start with the Product listing:
http://everlastinggardener.net/products.htm
and send a list to Joanie:
http://everlastinggardener.net/contact_us.htm
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Herbs Have a History of Effectiveness
(“Six Reasons to Use Herbs” series)
This is sixth in the series, which began in my July 1, 2009 newsletter.
Herbs have a history of effectiveness. They have been tested and used by
people for hundreds, even thousands, of years. People have always been able
to gather and use plants which were created for us and were ‘planted’ all
over the earth for our use. Generation after generation has realized what
herbs can do for the body, soul and spirit.
Here are a couple more short histories of Herbs which have been used by
people for a very long (and safe!) time:
DILL, Anethum graveolens
There is a Biblical reference which gives evidence of the value of this
herb, such a high value that it was used as a payment: “Woe unto you,
scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For ye pay tithe of mint and dill and
cumin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law” (Matt. 23:23).
Long before that, ancient Egyptians recorded Dill as soothing medicine. The
Greeks claimed that “dill stayeth the hickets (hiccups)”. In ancient Athens
and Rome, it held an honored place in war heroes’ garlands. Its common name
is derived from the Norse dylla (“to lull”) and was used for centuries to
promote restful sleep. During the Middle Ages, it was a valuable St. John’s
eve herb, used to protect people against witchcraft. It was also infused in
wine to enhance passion. Early settlers brought Dill to North America, where
one of its uses was “meetin’ seed”, because it was given to children to chew
during long sermons. Nowadays it is still valued as a culinary and medicinal
herb which enhances digestion and soothes cramps and gas.
FRENCH TARRAGON, Artemisia dracunculus
This herb’s Latin name means “little dragon”, probably because the roots are
serpent-like. It was used to overcome serpents’ venom in times of old. The
Crusaders brought it back to central Europe, where it was used to help
relieve gas and colic, stimulate the appetite, numb toothache pain and aid
sleep. It is mostly used now as a culinary herb, popular in fish, chicken
and vegetable dishes and sauces, and though French Tarragon is an excellent
seasoning, it still does the digestion good.
(some information obtained from "The Complete Book of Herbs“, by Leslie
Bremness, and from “The Complete Guide to Natural Healing”)
If you have any question about any Herbs or their uses, please contact
Joanie: http://everlastinggardener.net/contact_us.htm
To visit Joanie’s online Herb supplement store:
http://everlastinggardener.net/natures_sunshine_independent_dis.htm
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Labor Day DRAWING
(WINNER CHOSEN AFTER SEPT. 12)
_____________ is the winner of Joanie’s Labor Day Drawing. S/he has chosen
for her/his prize___________________.
Now through the end of Sept. is one of the best times of the year to plant
perennial Herbs like French Tarragon, Purple Sage, Chocolate Mint, Oregano,
Chives and other medicinal and culinary Herbs.
Give Joanie call or e-mail for your appointment to come and choose your
Herbs.
http://everlastinggardener.net/contact_us.htm
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September SPECIAL – FREE CLASS! !
Sign up for Joanie’s September 22, 2009, REFLEXOLOGY class, and you will be
registered in a Drawing to win the class for FREE. Register by sending your
deposit of half the amount, received in Joanie’s mailbox by Sept. 30, 2009.
Please see particulars on Joanie’s classes listings on the website:
http://everlastinggardener.net
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Herbal Highlight
FRENCH TARRAGON
Artemisia dracunculus
French Tarragon originated in Russia, central Asia and the Himalayas, and
its Latin name dracunculus means “little dragon”.
This perennial Herb likes to grow in semi-sunny, protected areas in
temperate zones. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil rich in humus. When
grown in ideal conditions, it can reach up to 3 feet high. Give it winter
and wind protection with straw or similar mulch.
It is said to be suitable for growing indoors.
To harvest French Tarragon leaves, pick a stem about halfway down, to allow
for strong, healthy growth of the plant. Or just pick several leaves at a
time, because the herb has a delicate but strong flavor and most dishes
don’t need much Tarragon for flavoring.
The best ways to preserve the leaves for wintertime use is to chop them up
and freeze in baggies or in ice cubes, only taking out as much as you need
at one time, or incorporate them into an herbal vinegar.
USES
~Culinary - French Tarragon is an essential ingredient in ‘fines herbes’
(along
with chervil and parsley). It can also be used to make vinegars, Bearnaise,
hollandaise and tartar sauces.
Try the chopped leaf in avocado fillings, mayonnaise for fish dishes, salad
dressings, light soups, any tomato or egg dish including omelettes and
scrambled. Chop and mix into butter for an herb butter suitable for
vegetables, grilled fish, steaks and chops. Lay the leaves on a roasting
chicken or chop leaves into the stuffing. Add to preserves, pickles and
mustards.
~Medicinal
Leaf - The leaves are rich in iodine, mineral salts, vitamins A and C.
Make a tea to stimulate the appetite and to aid digestion. It can also be
used as a general tonic.
Root - Helps cure a toothache. Chew a little then hold against the tooth or
bite on the root piece with the painful tooth.
(some information obtained from "The Complete Book of Herbs“, by Leslie
Bremness, from "Holistic Herbal" by David Hoffmann and “Encyclopedia of
Herbs” by Deni Brown)
Joanie has French Tarragon plants available.
Please contact her for your appointment to get yours:
http://everlastinggardener.net/contact_us.htm
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UPCOMING CLASSES
Reflexology Basics
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 6:30 pm
Herb Harvesting
Tuesday, October 6, 2009, 6:30 pm
Act 48 Continuing Education courses for Pennsylvania teachers
are also listed on Joanie’s website
for details on the class content and registration, please visit:
http://everlastinggardener.net/classes_by_joanie_lapic.htm
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New Pocket Therapy
Is toenail fungus or athlete’s foot bothering you or someone you love?
Try Joanie’s newest Pocket Therapy, ANTI-FUNGUS, made with essential oils
known to kill fungus and heal skin: Tea Tree, Lavender and Patchouli.
Check it out:
http://everlastinggardener.net/products.htm
And try it soon!
It’s easy to order and receive your Anti-Fungus or any other Pocket
Therapies.
1. Contact Joanie to let her know what you’d like.
2. She’ll e-mail or call you back to let you know the cost.
3. You send payment by Pay Pal or check.
4. Once Joanie receives payment, she sends your order right out.
See? . . . EASY!
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"The doctor of the future will give no medicine,
but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and
in the cause and prevention of disease."
-Thomas Edison
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